I’m not sure myself how I should do it; it’s really painful.In October (last year), I even thought of giving it all up.Locked myself up at home, not contacting anybody.At that time, the members encouraged me.Saw many supporting messages and videos by fans.Decided to continue.

Since debut,I have never felt any insecurity when it comes to challenges.Challenges made me happy.However, what happened last year frightened me; the prospect of new challenges.What we are challenging now, will our fans approve of it?

Today, being able to see all of you, I’m really happy.

From now on, I will definitely put in my best.Please look after us.

*YooChun’s voice was trembling while speaking.

JaeJoong

Our decision last year (lawsuit).Has made our fans and staff upset.

To a point where we could not take.We have given so much trouble to the people around us.

Every rumour was exaggerated.Eventhough we wished to tell the truth and express our thoughts behind all these, the situation doesn’t allow us to. It’s really painful for us.

We have made everyone worried, upset and have caused pain.Therefore, we were worried whether everyone will turn up today.

We have saddened everyone. Therefore our wish is to give all of you a happy performance with smiles.But I didn’t expect to cry at the very first song.

We will be holding on to the same heart we had during our debut, for our future activities. In hopes that everyone will have some belief in our decisions, and support us.

*JaeJoong was crying while saying all of the above.

JunSu

Because of our decision (lawsuit), we have made everyone sad.I’m really upset about it.

I asked myself what could I do?What I could do is still, only, to sing.To all our fans, I wish to convey through my songs.I can only sing.I want to sing.

The unit from Korea which is currently on hiatus, Tohoshinki’s Jejung (24), Yuchun(24) and Junsu(23), have started the “JUNSU/JEJUNG/YUCHUN THANKSGIVING LIVE IN DOME” at Kyocera Dome, Osaka on the 5th of June. This is the first time that the 3 of them are appearing as a unit in front of the fans. Daily Sports was present and did a sudden interview on 100 fans. “We want to see Tohoshinki perform as 5 again” was the overwhelming response.

Stopping all activities at the peak of their popularity, the Tohoshinki members came back in front of the fans in a new style.

After coming on stage, the trio sang their new song “Itsudatte Kimi Ni” with passion, and tears started welling up in Jejung’s eyes. After singing, Jejung said “When I was thinking about the live, I was worried. What will I do if the fans don’t come? But it’s great. To see some many of you turn up, thank you very much!” and cried. The record breaking audience number of 46,000 in Osaka’s Kyocera Dome also started to cheer with tears in their eyes.

With the 3 members appearing after such a long time, the fan’s reactions were mixed. In the sudden interview done by Daily Sports, Although 60% said that they approved of the 3 members’ activities, there was also the opinion that “It may be a pity but, it’s better than them not coming out at all.”

When asked “Do you want to hear the 3 members sing Tohoshinki songs?” 60% of them said “No.” For the question “Is Tohoshinki just going to disband like this?”, just under 70% of them said “No,” showing their rejection to the notion of separation.

And of course, when asked “Do you want to see Tohoshinki do activities as 5?” the answer was a 100% yes. Even though it’s okay to be 3, it’s still better to see them as 5. This was the unanimous response.

With their fans in their hearts, the 3 put out their best performances. Including the Tohoshinki tracks, there were 18 songs in all. Becoming the top solo artist for the year after the first week release of his single “XIAH,”, the 3 tracks recorded in this single were also performed.

For the encore, the 3 members were choked with tears. Yuchun said “Last year, many things happened, and I had thoughts about quitting (the entertainment scene.) Talking about the “disbandment” issue, he also said that he was thankful to the fans.

Performances continue at the same venue on the 6th, and on the 12th & 13th at Tokyo Dome, with a total of 4 performances.